“225-plus-pound [Sen. Ted] Kennedy”
Should read “325-plus-pound”, big typo.
Doublethink involves embracing two contradictory beliefs at the same time without acknowledging the conflict. Orwell understood how governments had to master this technique to impose tyranny.
I had the same thought. I’m 6’1” and 245 and don’t look nearly as fat as he did in those photos on the boat.
Over 300 w/o a doubt!